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The iron is there during my times of happiness, sadness and anger. The iron is there available through the 4 seasons and inclement weather. The iron is there to either comfort me or motivate me. The Iron manages to show me how strong I am or how humble I need to be. The iron does not yell, but it always demands respect. The iron is not a disciplinarian, but when disrespected, I feel it for a long time. The iron does not love or hate, but we definitely share a strong bond. And no matter how far I stay away or for how long, the iron is there, waiting to be lifted.

Haha...saw some trees but not a lot of hiking! I assume it was a video break!

Great to get outside isn't it?

I found regular hiking (weekly, 4-6 miles) for a few months to be a great calf developer and a lot easier "cardio" than running!

Oh yes,for sure.Being outside is awesome!

I took a break to let off some stress and watch the packs,while the others hiked to the top.

I prefer "walking" than hiking,haha.

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Originally Posted by BendtheBar

Outdoors, my favorite exercise. Wish I had that weather.

Come on down!

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Originally Posted by moeheep

How was the trip?

Where did you go?

How many miles?

It was extremely fun when we set up camp,ate aound the fire, and slept under the stars.All cozy,in my extra tight sleeping bag.Rich Mtn in Ellijay Ga,there's no official trail that i know of,just a valley and a river to follow.

I hiked probably 3-4 miles total while my group went an extra mile to the top.

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Originally Posted by KD5NFW

For those that didn't watch the vid, the Cliff's Notes version is: Hiking SUX haha

Yes,it really does when you have this much fat,plus 30-50lbs.I forgot to weigh my pack.I outweighed everyone else by 80-130lbs.

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Originally Posted by Hunterace

Nice vid Ben! I laughed a bunch of times, not laughing at you, my ass would have been sittin right next to you!

Hehehe.Its a different kind of soreness.Very good on the calves,mine are pumped!

Hit some PRs tonight! And took my dad to the gym,always taking guests on deadlift day.Hmm.

My goals are not simply to track my progress with lifting and get feedback from those who take the time to offer it.It is to offer,through my log here on MAB ,Youtube and sometimes Facebook,entertainment and general musings on life from the viewpoint of a very young,very fat guy.But i make this promise,this place right here is where i share most of my feelings.You know how it goes,some things need to be left unsaid.Were not strangers here,i hope to travel and meet you all some day if you let me.

Just a quickie i asked a few of you already,it hasn't happened yet,but i prefer to keep alot of what i say and share on here off the Facebooks.Especially my views on guns,and my Youtubes.Certain people know what they need to know,other things i like to keep contained.